# Dr. Debra Mandel | 04-28-26

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Podcast: [The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-other-side-of-midnight-with-walter-sterling-2136100)
Published: 2026-04-28T13:36:00+00:00
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Tune in to this lively episode of "The Other Side of Midnight" as host Walter Sterling goes head-to-head with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Debra Mandel to figure out why half of all American marriages fall apart. Listen as Walter shares his highly controversial theory that the secret to a happy marriage is men accepting they have absolutely no say and should just sit wherever their wives tell them to sit. Meanwhile, Dr. Mandel brings the voice of reason, advocating for true intimacy, emotional vulnerability, and actual communication. They also dive into the myth of the "marriage clock", the ultimate pre-wedding mistakes (spoiler alert: skip the strippers!), and the gritty, unglamorous questions couples must ask before saying "I do"—like how often to replace a toothbrush and who is cleaning the cat's litter box. Plus, a caller chimes in on why Gen Z's social media obsession has them swiping left on matrimony altogether.

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